The Anglo Nubian goat breed was originated from Great Britain. These goats are the result of crossbreeding of British and Indian goat breeds. This goat breed is suitable for commercial meat, milk and fur production purpose. As, Anglo Nubian goats are very strong and beautiful to look, they also very suitable for goat show.
Milk of this goat contains much butter and fat than milk from any other dairy goats. Their breeding season is pretty long. So, you can produce milk from them throughout the year. They are one of the goat breeds which can tolerate hot conditions very well.
It is possible to improve the local goat breeds by crossing with the Anglo Nubian goats. And doing so will improve the local goats.
Anglo Nubian Goat Breed Information
Review physical characteristics, feeding, breding housing and care of Anglo Nubian goats.
Physical Characteristics
Anglo Nubian goats are the result of crossing between British and Indian goats. They are very famous for their beautiful look, milk and meat production. They are mostly of white, black, brown colors or mixed with various colors.
They are mainly raised for milk production. But they also produce very high quality meat. They have long sized pendulous ears which hang close to the head.
They are generally short haired and have a decidedly Roman nose. Their legs are long and the udder is comparatively big in size.
Anglo-Nubians generally love grazing. But also suitable for raising at home with other animals. They can adopt themselves with the environment easily.
A doe (female goat) can produce about 2-3 litter milk daily. The milk of Anglo Nubian goat contain about 4% fat and enrich with butter.
Adult male goat’s weight is about 175 pounds. And adult female goat’s weight is about 135 pounds or more.
Feeding
Anglo Nubian goats love grazing They eat leaves, green grasses, corns and whatever they found while grazing in the field.
But for commercial goat farming, feed the goats with well balanced and nutritious feed. Take especial care while feeding the pregnant and the show goats. See goat feed guide for more information.
Housing
Goats always likes dry places. So, build house for them in high and dry places. Keep some dry straw/hay or sand in the floor of goat house. This will keep their house dry.
Ensure sufficient flow and entrance of fresh air and daylight. Always keep the watering and feeding equipment of goat house neat, clean and germ free. Serve them fresh food and clean water regularly.
Breeding
Breeding Anglo-Nubian goats is very easy and simple, because they are naturally very good breeders. They will breed easily if you keep good ratio of bucks and does in your herd. Generally, a buck is enough for breeding around or up to 25 does.
Care And Management
Anglo Nubian goat can tolerate high temperature and frequent changes of climate. But they become more productive in hot weather. So, these goats don’t need some extra care and management.
But you have to take care of their feeding and housing. They become very obedient to their owners and love human interaction. They are like human infants and become very calm and quiet while providing food, water or shelter.
They make noise to express their emotions and demands. However, raising Anglo Nubian goat is very joyful and almost all types of people love them. Review full breed profile of the Anglo Nubian goat in the following table.
| Breed Name | Anglo Nubian | |
| Other Name | Nubian | |
| Breed Purpose | Dual-purpose (meat and milk) | |
| Breed Size | Large | |
| Buck | Around 80 kg | |
| Doe | Around 60 kg | |
| Horns | No | |
| Climate Tolerance | All Climates | |
| Coat Color | Many color variations | |
| Good for Stall Fed | Yes | |
| Rarity | Common | |
| Country/Place of Origin | United Kingdom |
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